Ehretia — 10 species
Botanical species in the genus Ehretia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Ehretia acuminata
Ehretia acuminata
Family: Boraginaceae
Cultivation
A very variable plant, found in the warm temperate to tropical zones. Prefers a moderately fertile well-drained sandy loam in a sunny position. Succeeds in any well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter.
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Ehretia anacua
Ehretia anacua
Family: Boraginaceae
Cultivation
Mainly found in the subtropical zone, its range just extends into the tropics at elevations from sea level to over 1,000 metres. Dormant plants have survived temperatures down to -13°c when growing in a suitable position. The young growth in spring, even on mature plants, is frost-tender and so it is best to grow the plants in a position sheltered from the early morning sun.
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Ehretia cymosa
Ehretia cymosa
Family: Boraginaceae
Cultivation
A fast-growing plant. Trees can be coppiced or pollarded. A variable species with two varieties, var. cymosa and var. zenkeri (Gur?
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Ehretia dicksonii
Family: Boraginaceae
Cultivation
Mature plants are frost hardy, though young plants are often cut back by the frost. The young growth in spring is also susceptible to frost-damage. Prefers a moderately fertile well-drained sandy loam in a sunny position.
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Ehretia ovalifolia
Ehretia ovalifolia
Family: Boraginaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a moderately fertile well-drained sandy loam in a sunny position. Requires a sheltered position. Plants are shade tolerant in continental climates but they require more sun in maritime areas in order to ripen the wood.
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